Wax Owls – “Lie for me”-If you’re a fan of lush soundscapes and brilliant folksy harmonies, check out this track from Wax Owls. It’s got a beautiful, bright energy to it. The lead vocal bounces from standard register to falsetto and back with …
Category: Folk Rock
Three folk rock tracks that blend together eras for a truly unique sound
Gold Spectacles – “Living hell”-The rhythm and flow of this track is infectious and enjoyable. There’s a whole vibe here that reminds me of something vintage while also brand new. I can’t quite put my finger on the production decisions that make it …
3 Incredible New Songwriters You NEED to Hear
Aleksi Campagne – “Rome” The music of this Canadian songwriter is a brilliant mix of the styles we regularly cover on Ear to the Ground. It starts with an acoustic folk ballad, before exploding into beautiful instrumentation. “Rome” is an existential track that …
Three indie folk tracks that bring lyrical variety and musical quality
Souveneer – “Origin story”-There’s a complexity to this song that I really can’t do justice in a short review. The lyrics have layers of complexity about crafting your identity. It reminds me a bit of 90s alt rock mixed with esoteric poetry. Even …
Three songs at the confluence of folk and indie pop music
Cole Swensen – “I know I will”-If you’re looking for an understated acoustic performance, check out this remarkable song from Cole Swensen. It’s got a sound that reminds me a bit of Jeremiah Daly, who we covered a few years ago. There’s a …
Three folk rock tracks you have to hear to believe, including the iconic Paolo Nutini
Paolo Nutini – “Through the echoes”-Most of the submissions we get are from up and coming artists, so when we get a track from an established artist like Nutini it’s always a welcome contribution. Let me just say that the blues folk rock …
